Steamed Alaskan Sockeye Salmon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 piece Alaskan sockeye salmon fillet
- 4 tsp. Oriental sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and ground white pepper
- 12 thin slices ginger
- 12 scallions
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 package shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded
- 1 bunch thin asparagus
- 2 c. 1/2-in.-thick slices bok choy stalk
- 2 firm tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 c. each soy sauce and chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450 °F. Have ready a 14 1 ⁄2 x 12 1 ⁄2-in. foil cooking bag and a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Brush each piece salmon with 1 tsp sesame oil; season with salt and pepper. Place in bag in a single layer with ginger and green part of scallions scattered around. Double-fold open end of bag. Put bag on baking sheet.
- Bake 8 minutes, or until salmon is barely opaque in center.
- Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet until very hot but not smoking. Add mushrooms, asparagus and bok choy. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tomatoes; stir-fry just until hot. Divide among 4 serving plates.
- Remove pan from oven. Wear oven mitts while cutting open foil bag with a sharp knife. Carefully fold back top of bag to let steam escape. Place salmon on top of vegetables.
- Heat Sauce ingredients; pour over salmon and vegetables. Garnish salmon with scallions and ginger.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Asparagus.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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